Health
Antipsychotic drugs may provide Covid-19 protection
ANTIPSYCHOTIC drugs may reduce the activation of genes involved in inflammatory and immunological pathways associated…
Lack of trial data exacerbates Covid-19 vaccine inequality
ACCORDING to an opinion piece in the BMJ, inequalities in the supply of vaccines to…
Covid-19 and air pollution: What is the link?
RESEARCH links air pollution with the worsening of a variety of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.…
Can a drug turn back the clock in sickle cell disease?
THIS modified version of hemo globin carries less oxygen and leads to rigid, distorted cells,…
Tech issues stressing you out during the Pandemic? You’re not alone
Technical difficulties can stress us out even at the best of times. However, ongoing computer…
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine: What to know about side effects
THE Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine — also known as Vaxzevria, as of March 25, 2021 —…
How and why does diet influence immune function?
INNATE immunity is the first line of defense and consists of physical barriers, such as…
Covid-19: 1 in 3 diagnosed with brain or mental health condition
NEUROLOGICAL conditions, such as stroke and dementia, occurred less often but were more common among…
Prenatal stress may have lifelong effects, study shows
Stress occurs when demands or challenges cause the brain and the rest of the body…
Cocoa may protect males’ hearts from the effects of mental stress
STRESSFUL events — such as sitting an exam, giving a presentation, or attending a job…
